Us sanctions against russia

WASHINGTON — U.S. sanctions against Russia over the poisoning of a former spy and his daughter in the United Kingdom go into effect Monday. The Trump administration announced earlier this month its intention to impose the sanctions after the U.S. determined that Russia had illegally used a chemical weapon in the poisoning of Sergei and Yulia Skripal. Details of the measures were published in the Federal Register on Monday. The sanctions tighten restrictions on exports of national security-sensitive items but provide waivers in areas such as commercial passenger aviation. A second set of sanctions is required in three months unless Russia provides assurances it won't use chemical weapons again. Those sanctions could hit Moscow harder if they target Russia's state-controlled banks. Moscow denies it poisoned the Skripals. … [Read more...] about US sanctions on Russia over nerve agent attack take effect

close Video Russia likens US sanctions to 'economic war' Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev threatens to retaliate against new sanctions over chemical attack against ex-spy in Britain. The Trump administration added to its growing list of sanctions against Russia on Tuesday as U.S. lawmakers urged tighter economic restrictions on Moscow and Britain's top diplomat accused Russia's leader of pursuing policies that are making the world more dangerous. The Treasury Department announced two new actions against Russian targets: blacklisting two companies and two individuals suspected of trying to circumvent U.S. sanctions imposed in June in response to cyberattacks; and against two Russian shipping companies suspected of transferring petroleum products to North Korean vessels in violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions. While President Donald Trump has sought closer ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin, his administration has intensified economic pressure on … [Read more...] about US adds to sanctions against Russia

THERESA MAY has been urged to follow US sanctions on Russia over Salisbury by blocking “corrupt” Kremlin money from coming into the UK. Tory rising star Tom Tugendhat said there was a “big question” hanging over Britain given Washington’s staggering intervention last night. He said: “The idea we should be trading with Russia, allowing them to launder their money. We have to ask ourselves some very serious questions. “Whose side are we on?” In a fresh dig at Boris Johnson he added: “I am glad we now have a Foreign Secretary who is able to make relationships without laughing at people.” The US said yesterday evening it would be imposing fresh sanctions on Russia after concluding it used a nerve agent against the Skripals in Salisbury. Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt and Home Secretary Sajid Javid took to Twitter to welcome the move. And in a formal statement Downing Street said the action sent an “unequivocal message to … [Read more...] about Theresa May urged to follow US sanctions on Russia over Salisbury by blocking ‘corrupt’ Kremlin money into UK

News / UK and world by Press Association August 8, 2018, 9:56 pm Updated: August 8, 2018, 10:02 pm FacebookTwitterLinkedInWhatsAppEmail Sign up to our Daily newsletter Britain has welcomed new US sanctions on Russia in response to the nerve agent attack on a former spy in Salisbury. The US State Department issued a formal determination that Russia violated international law by poisoning Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia with Novichok in the Wiltshire town in March. The decision triggers new sanctions expected to come into effect on or around August 22 following a 15-day Congressional notification period. The US has already expelled dozens of Russian diplomats after agreeing with the UK’s assessment that Moscow was “highly likely” to have been responsible for the attack. The Kremlin vehemently denies involvement. According to US media reports, the new measures include a ban on granting licenses to export sensitive national security goods to … [Read more...] about Britain welcomes new US sanctions on Russia over Salisbury attack

News / World by Press Association 07/08/2018, 11:34 am FacebookTwitterWhatsAppEmail Send us a story Sign up to our Daily newsletter Donald Trump has warned countries doing business with Iran that they will not be doing business with the US. Mr Trump also said in an early morning Twitter session that the sanctions placed back on Iran by the US were reintroduced in his pursuit for world peace. The first set of US sanctions against Iran that had been eased under the landmark nuclear accord went back into effect early on Tuesday under an executive order signed by Mr Trump. They targeted financial transactions that involve US dollars, Iran’s automotive sector, the purchase of commercial planes and metals including gold. More US sanctions targeting Iran’s oil sector and central bank are to be reimposed in early November. Mr Trump tweeted: “Anyone doing business with Iran will NOT be doing business with the United States.” He added: “I am … [Read more...] about Trump says US sanctions against Iran for world peace